Since you quoted me, I have to wonder if you found my post to be such an admonishment. If so, not so. Read it again carefully. (It's neither grave-dancing nor finger-wagging. It's just some thoughts inspired by the other posts.) If not, OK. Doesn't matter much either way. There really isn't a whole lot more to be gained from this topic, most likely.

Although I philosophically agree with Flippy, Helms' passing inspires in me the same feeling of joy as the Munchkins expressed when the Witch got taken out.

Just sayin'.

Lest I be thought TOO philosophical, my parting line was nothing more than a poor paraphrase of an epigram by William Makepeace Thackery, from BARRY LYNDON. I try not to miss an opportunity to reference a Kubrick film.

Which, in this case, could also reference Dr. Strangelove.

Helms was a racist, homophobic a$s. What is one supposed to say after someone dreadful like this dies? Oh, he was just a good 'ol boy, it was just his way. Oy.
Heck, if you want to cut down Ted Kennedy and laugh at his cancer, go for it. Who cares? If that's how you feel, feel it!

I hear grave dancing can be a very effective cardio workout.

While cancer is no laughing matter, it does shed some light on Ted Kennedy's abnormally large head...which, unlike his brothers, has proven to be remarkably less than bullet-worthy.

As for grave dancing...Jesse Helms deserves a Coachella-sized Lord of the Dance revival while the earth is still fresh.

Sometimes a quote is just a quote, though I hear a Kubrick quote is worth extra points.

There is in fact, special Kubrick Mojo

There are few politicians in America who I have actively despised more than Jesse Helms. His public stance on many things was harmful to others. I celebrated the day he left office and, while I'm not celebrating his death, I feel it is SUPREMELY important to remember (and despise) him for his ignorance so that others don't follow in his same ignorant and despicable footsteps.